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Today we commemorate the 104th anniversary of the birth of People’s Artist, Marie Logoreci!

Today we commemorate the 104th anniversary of the birth of People’s Artist Marie Logoreci! Tribute and respect for her figure!

Marie Logoreci (1920-1988) was a prominent theater actress born in Shkodër on September 23. She began her artistic career in 1940 as a singer and later joined amateur theater groups. In 1947, she became a professional actress at the People’s Theater, being among the first professional Albanian artists. She played the role of Elmira in Molière’s comedy “Tartuffe,” showcasing her dramatic talent.

In 1949, she portrayed Alice in the drama “Deep Roots,” and in 1950, she played Fatime in “Halili and Hajria” by Kolë Jakova. She gained recognition for her role as Loka in “Our Land” (1954) by K. Jakova, directed by Pandi Stillu, which she later reprised in the film adaptation in 1964.

Her portrayal of a mother suffering from past injustices captured the audience, presenting a proud and resilient woman fighting to restore her dignity. In the first Albanian short film, “Her Children” (1957), she played Fatime and delivered a memorable performance as Ledi Milford in Schiller’s “Intrigue and Love,” directed by Mihal Luarasi.

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In 1961, Logoreci shone in the role of Bernarda Alba in “The House of Bernarda Alba” by F. G. Lorca, depicting the stern Spanish woman grappling with societal prejudices and patriarchal tyranny. In Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” (1960), she interpreted Gertrude, reflecting on moral decay and regret.

In “Përkoligjinajt” (1967) by K. Jakova, she portrayed Mara, embodying the struggles of the patriarchal family, and in “Cuca e Maleve” (1967) by Loni Papa, she created another poignant maternal figure, Prenda.

Her notable performance as Gjela in “The Great Flood” (1976) further demonstrated her ability to convey the emotional weight of her characters. Logoreci’s acting was characterized by authenticity, depth, and a warm emotional resonance with the audience. She excelled in portraying complex, resilient female characters, earning her the title “People’s Artist.”

Marie Logoreci passed away on June 19, 1988, in Tirana.

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14 years without the boxing legend Dhori Gërnjoti!

The legend and former boxer from Korça, Dhori Gërnjoti, passed away on May 18, 2010, at the age of 67 after a serious illness. A renowned figure in Albanian boxing, Dhori began boxing at the age of 14 in a youth team established by his father.

His first match took place in 1958 when he was only 15, and he lost to the Shkodran boxer Viktor Martini. However, this would be his first and last defeat. In 1959, Dhori and his brother were crowned champions of the First Spartakiad in Tirana, and in 1960, Dhori secured first place in his group at the national youth championship. Two years later, in 1962, he won the national championship for adults, defeating the famous boxer Daniel Vida in the final.

Dhori Gërnjoti’s brilliant boxing career and dreams were cut short in 1962 when he attempted to escape to Greece with three friends but was caught, leading to a harrowing experience in the prisons of the communist regime.

He was sentenced to 18 years in prison for treason against the homeland due to his attempted escape and served his sentence in Burrel prison. He attempted to escape again with some friends but could only breach the prison perimeter before being stopped by gunfire from the guards. In 1967, he was tried again and sentenced to death by firing squad, but this was later commuted to 25 years in prison. After serving 20 years, Dhori Gërnjoti was released in 1987.

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In the early 1990s, he returned to the ring alongside the esteemed Ahmet Golemi in a symbolic match in the city of Korça, delivering unforgettable emotions to all fans and marking the revival of boxing in Albania.

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